Caoimhin Kelleher's focus turns to Manchester City game he might miss

Fresh from helping Liverpool claim a statement win over Real Madrid, Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher insists that his side have no time to rest on their laurels as they prepare to face Manchester City this weekend - a game he might not feature in.

Kelleher turned in another star performance for the Reds as he saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in his side's 2-0 victory over Madrid, but despite that, he may return to the bench for the visit of City on Sunday afternoon.

With Arne Slot's first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker nearing a return to fitness, Kelleher knows his time in the Liverpool first team is drawing to a close.

Whether Slot is willing to throw Alisson back into the fray in such a big game remains to be seen, so Kelleher is ready to face the champions if called upon.

Speaking after his side's statement win over Real Madrid, the Corkman said: "I think confidence is high within the whole squad but we know Man City, they have not been on the best run at the moment, but what a team...

"So we're going to expect a really tough test again and it's important that we keep winning in the league as well to keep that gap.

"So, we’ll build on this, it’s good confidence for the team and we’ll try to go again."

"The same thing that went through my mind when Mo Salah stepped up,"

Slot said he had expected both Mbappe and Mo Salah - who also missed from the spot - to score.

"In most situations you think it's probably going to go in, because they have such a great record. But yeah, both missed. They showed us today that they are human beings.

"In Mbappe’s situation, [Kelleher] saved it which made it more special for us. There was another situation where he was also outstanding.

"He’s done remarkable for us, just like our other